Rahis Bharti

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Rahis Bharti is muscians - tabla Player, the artistic director and the founder of the worldwide travelling group DHOAD Gypsies of Rajasthan,Bollywood Masala Orchestra - Spirit of india , Jaipur Maharaja Brass band is a Jaipur native musician who belongs to the seventh generation descendants of the courtier musician caste called "Khan Saheb" who performed for the royal courts of Indian rulers "Maharajas” in Rajasthan, India. Thus, DHOAD is known as the Cultural Ambassador of Rajasthan, performing in 95 countries in the last 16 years. Rahis Bharti is owner FLR Production Company based in France Producing Tours world wide.

RAHIS BHARTI (Director) was captivated at an early age by traditional music and dance, which became his life’s work and joy. He has been the guardian of authentic traditional music and dance of Rajasthan for many years. His productions pay homage to this rich culture and tradition of Rajasthan: the land of kings and queens, sumptuous palaces, and vibrant, colorful, spectacular celebrations of life that contains the inspiring musical heritage which was passed down to him over generations of his courtier musician ancestors. Driven by this celebrated legacy and creative fire, Rahis’ work keeps Rajasthan’s important heritage alive by bringing it to audiences worldwide. They have performed over 1100 concerts, in 95 countries, and they have delighted audiences for the last 16 years. Thus, DHOAD Gypsies of Rajasthan are known today as “the Cultural Ambassadors of Rajasthan”. Some of the DHOAD’s most prestigious performances include Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebration in London; performing for the honorable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi; playing for the last President of France, François Hollande; and a birthday party performance for the lead vocalist and co-founder of The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger. The collaborations they have made are with: “Queen of the Gypsies” Esma Redžepova - Macedonia, Romano Drom - Hungary , Orchestra di Piazza vittorio - Italy, Cheikh sedi Bémol - Algeria , Mathieu Chedid – France, Warsaw Village Band – Poland (DHOAD has also been awarded the Fryderyk, Polish Grammy Award 2016). Contact: Rahis Bharti Tel: 0033672681770 website: WWW.DHOAD.COM website: WWW.BOLLYWOODMASALAORCHESTRA.COM website:- www.jaipurmaharajabrassband.com